How to travel from Taebaek to Wonju, South Korea

The distance between Taebaek and Wonju is around 132km (82 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Taebaek to Wonju by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Jecheon Station and then to Wonju Station.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩11,795($9)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gangneung and then to Wonju.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩24,900($19)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Wŏnju.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₩170,355($130)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Wŏnju.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance132km (82 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taebaek and Wonju

There are several options for getting from Taebaek to Wonju by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩11,795 ($9) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩170,355 ($130).

The distance between Taebaek and Wonju is around 132km (82 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 95km (59 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Taebaek and Wonju by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taebaek to Wonju is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx ₩170,355 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Taebaek and Wonju, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩11,795 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taebaek and Wonju. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taebaek to Wonju. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Jecheon Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Korail Mugunghwa and Korail run train services between Taebaek and Wonju. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Taebaek and Wonju. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Taebaek to Wonju. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gangneung. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

bus Tago and TxBus run regular bus services between Taebaek and Wonju. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taebaek to Wonju. We recommend that you take the train to Jecheon Station and then to Wonju Station. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Wonju is Wonju Airport (WJU) (WJU) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Wonju. Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) (GMP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Taebaek and Wonju. The distance is around 132km (82 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taebaek to Wonju is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ₩11,795 ($9).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Taebaek and Wonju

Transport options from Taebaek to Wonju
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
₩11,795($9)
every 4 hours154km (96 miles)
Bus
3h 50m
₩24,900($19)
every 4 hours214km (133 miles)
Taxi
1h 45m
₩170,355($130)
on demand132km (82 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
₩26,210($20)
on demand132km (82 miles)

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Airports near Wonju

The following major airports near Wonju offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

WJU
Wonju Airport (WJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Wonju
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Wonju
GMP
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
International Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Wonju